In all organizations, regardless of their industry or size, technology is critical to creating maximum efficiency, fostering innovation, and providing a strategic edge. This technological imperative means that all managers, no matter their role, need to understand technology and its strategic role in order to succeed. The MS in Information Systems provides comprehensive coverage of both the technical knowledge and strategic know-how that are required for today’s analysts and managers who need to be able to speak to both the managerial and the technical teams in their organizations. Candidates are considered with a Bachelor’s degree with a major in any field; no prior technical experience is needed.
The MS in IS degree also allows Baruch students with undergraduate degrees in Accountancy to pursue NYS CPA-certification. Find out more here.
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Program Highlights
31.5 credits
Minimum completion time 3 semesters, which could include 2 semesters plus one summer, depending on course availability
Specialized concentrations are available in Data Analytics and Cybersecurity
Qualifies for Department of Homeland Security OPT Extension for STEM International Students
Career Outcomes
Companies that employ Zicklin graduates
Bank of America, Citi, Audible, BlackRock, Charter Communications, Colgate Palmolive, IBM, SiteCompli, Viacom
Positions
Data Scientist, Information Security Consultant, Business Intelligence Analyst, Institutional Research Analyst, Data Science Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Systems Specialist, Digital Project Manager
Visa Extension for STEM International Students
The MS in IS conforms to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program that qualifies eligible international graduates on student visas for an optional practical training extension of 24-months. Find out more here.
MS in IS
This curriculum is effective for students entering in Fall 2021. Students who entered in a prior semester should review the Graduate Bulletin or contact a program advisor for degree requirements.
Electives can be substituted for the above CIS courses given equivalent previous academic course background. Previously taken courses in CIS should be evaluated by the faculty advisor prior to registration.
Electives (18 credits)
CIS ELECTIVES: Choose 12 – 18 credits from the list below:
Choose 6 credits of 9000-level courses from the graduate offerings of the Zicklin School of Business, with the exception of courses applied towards a prior master’s degree. Students may take up to 3 credits of internship (BUS 9801-9803 or BUS 9811-9813) toward their business electives.
MS in IS with Concentration in Data Analytics
This curriculum is effective for students entering in Fall 2021. Students who entered in a prior semester should review the Graduate Bulletin or contact a program advisor for degree requirements.
Electives can be substituted for the above CIS courses given equivalent previous academic course background. Previously taken courses in CIS should be evaluated by the faculty advisor prior to registration.
Data Analytics Track (9 – 18 credits):
Students will take all of the required courses and at least 9 credits from the following list of electives. To complete the remaining 6-9 credits of electives, students will select from IS electives and/or Zicklin business electives.
Choose 6 credits of 9000-level courses from the graduate offerings of the Zicklin School of Business, with the exception of courses applied towards a prior master’s degree. Students may take up to 3 credits of internship (BUS 9801-9803 or BUS 9811-9813) toward their business electives.
MS in IS with Concentration in Cybersecurity
This curriculum is effective for students entering in Spring 2020. Students who entered in a prior semester should review the Graduate Bulletin or contact a program advisor for degree requirements.
Electives can be substituted for the above CIS courses given equivalent previous academic course background. Previously taken courses in CIS should be evaluated by the faculty advisor prior to registration.
Choose 6 credits of 9000-level courses from the graduate offerings of the Zicklin School of Business, with the exception of courses applied towards a prior master’s degree. Students may take up to 3 credits of internship (BUS 9801-9803 or BUS 9811-9813) toward their business electives.
Bank of America, Citi, Audible, BlackRock, Charter Communications, Colgate Palmolive, IBM, SiteCompli, Viacom
Data Scientist, Information Security Consultant, Business Intelligence Analyst, Institutional Research Analyst, Data Science Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Systems Specialist, Digital Project Manager